Saint António

Fernando was born in Lisbon, in 1195, but he became known in the world as a franciscan, named António, (Saint António). Died in Pádua, Italy, in 1231. The most important festival in Lisbon, comemorates Saint António, each 13th june (date of his death).

Here he is in a beautiful 18c. image, situated in São Roque Church.

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